Google offers a range of free, web-based tools within its Google Drive service. One of these is Google Slides. For teachers and students, Google Slides is one of the most exciting and versatile tools on offer. Read our extensive guide to Google Slides to find out more. You can easily embed Google Slides into posts…Continue Reading Embed Google Slides
Category: Media
Embed A Tweet
You can easily embed a Tweet into a post and page by pasting the Tweet URL on its own line. The tweet is fully embedded into your post or page and includes: The tweet’s text. Action links that allow readers to reply to, retweet and favorite your tweet. Inline links, linked usernames and a follow button. Locate…Continue Reading Embed A Tweet
Fix Sideways or Upside Down Images
Photos taken on smartphones, tablets and some cameras can look great on your device but appear upside down or sideways when uploaded to a post or page because the device stores the image’s orientation in the EXIF metadata and not all software is able to read the metadata. How you add fix an image issue in a…Continue Reading Fix Sideways or Upside Down Images
Embed YouTube
YouTube videos can easily be embedded into posts, pages and in widgets. Embed with a URL The fastest way to embed a YouTube video is to use the video URL from “Share this video” under the Share option. Only public and “unlisted” videos and playlists can be embedded; “private” videos will not embed. The link…Continue Reading Embed YouTube
Embed from Pinterest
You can easily embed a Pinterest profile, board or individual pins by pasting their URL into posts and pages. Copy the URL from your web browser’s address bar for the Pinterest profile, board or individual pins while viewing the content you want to embed and paste the URL on a line by itself in your post/page…Continue Reading Embed from Pinterest
Embed Google Forms
Google offers a range of free, web-based tools within its Google Drive service. One of these is Google Forms. Google Forms allows you to collect information via a survey or quiz. The collected information is then automatically connected to a spreadsheet (Google Sheets). Teachers and students use Google Forms for assessment tasks, event registration, surveys, feedback,…Continue Reading Embed Google Forms
Embed Audio from Audio Hosting Websites
Audio from audio hosting websites such as Anchor.fm and SoundCloud can be embedded into posts or pages using their embed code. This is handy when you have large audio files you want to add to posts, add podcasts to your site or you want to play your audio within an embedded player. Copy Embed Code…Continue Reading Embed Audio from Audio Hosting Websites
Add audio to a post or page
Audio is used for a wide range of purpose including: grammar and fluency reading practices; delivering content; and engaging auditory learners. How you add audio depends on if you are using the block editor or the classic editor. Block Editor You add audio to a post or page using an audio block if you are using…Continue Reading Add audio to a post or page
Delete Media Files
All media files, such as images, video, audio and documents, that you’ve ever uploaded to posts or pages are listed in your media library. This is where you can manage all existing media files or upload new files (Media > Add New) directly to your site without having to start a new post or page….Continue Reading Delete Media Files
Editing Images: Title, Dimensions, Captions, and Settings
After uploading an image you are given the option to edit some of the settings. You can edit these settings for images directly in your media library or in your post/page editor. In Media Library All media files, such as images, video, audio and documents, that you’ve ever uploaded to posts or pages are listed…Continue Reading Editing Images: Title, Dimensions, Captions, and Settings